Speaking of minigames, Phil Foglio's What's New with Phil & Dixie humorously treated this topic in issue #60 of Dragon (April 1982). The last game tested by the titular characters is Escape from C'thulhu [sic]. According to Phil, it's very easy to play: Just open the box, read aloud the enclosed incantation ...
Players would have been very harsh about the limited replay value if any of them had survived to write a review. :)
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DeleteThis was probably my fave P&D.
ReplyDelete"CARSTAIRS, YOU'RE MAD!"
It was review bombed by those who could not get the pronunciation right.
ReplyDeleteI think Phil has said that the original art seen here was stolen at a convention. Blah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame! This is one of my favorite What's New panels.
DeleteCoin Toss Dungeon (tm) was probably cheaper and safer for all involved, though. :D
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